SeasonMapRize weather in October
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October in Rize: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 16 rainy days.
#6 of 12 months in Rize · #735 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Rize climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 19°C / 67°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sea temperature | 22°C / 71°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 199 mm / 7.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.3 cm / 0.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Rize in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Rize's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherRize's weather peaks May–July.
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What's on in Rize in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Tea harvest season
1 May – 31 Oct · usuallyThe prized first flush, Mayis cayi, is picked in May from the youngest leaves after winter; a bigger, milder-flavoured summer flush follows through July, and a final autumn pass finishes by October. The terraced hillside gardens are at their most active May to October. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Rize — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Rize?
Rize in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Rize?
- October in Rize: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 16 rainy days. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Rize on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Rize in October?
- In October, Rize averages a daily high of 19.4°C and a low of 13.4°C, with about 198.8 mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rize in October?
- Rize has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in October.
Other months in Rize
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — October
Within 300 km: Batumi's Sea warm enough to swim around 20 Jun – 5 Oct, and Mestia's Mestia to Ushguli trek season around 10 Jun – 15 Oct.